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PRAIA DA ROSA & PORTO ALEGRE

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June 3rd 2010
We had three wonderful days in Praia da Rosa. Only a couple of hours by bus from Florianapolis, but a million miles from anywhere. Praia da Rosa is a jewel. It is seemingly undeveloped and unspoiled but in truth there are tonnes of pousadas, hotels and hostels, but they are just tastefully and sympathetically done. We stayed in Bouganvillea Pousada. In truth it was well out of our bud ... read more

South America » Brazil

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more